We opted for the walk to the "Tschafon Hutte" (1737m). Elgar still had to recover from the Baerenfalle walk and decided not to go with us. Why on earth did we call him the Hiking Moose? But oh well ..... it had one advantage: our backpack was much lighter today.
From the hotel parking lot we walk towards Tiers (Tires). As to avoid the busy road, we walk along the Breibach (Rio Brie), a small water that flows all the way to Tiers. The track goes slightly downhill for about 2 kilometers. A short but steep climb up brings us to the town where you can buy something to drink and eat (not on Sundays of course)
Cross the town for a few hundred meters and then turn right, climb up some stairs and follow the track. You will get on track 6U again (see walk St. Zyprian), but this time upon entering the forest we turn right (Track 4).
The trail still goes uphill. We heard the sound of many cow bells but didn't see the cows until we reached the little St. Sebastian Chapel.
Alp cows and also horses where lying or standing there, just enjoying the sun or grazing the grass. The sound of cow bells was actually rather joyful.
After going up for quiet some time, one reaches a kind of plateau where your legs can relax somewhat. Unfortunately the trail is horizontal only for a short period. Follow the sign for the Tschafon Hutte. You will encounter a cement road, which is the fastest way to get to the hut but presumably also the toughest way as that road is so steep, it is barely doable (that road is used to supply the hut). Luckily there is another track that goes to the hut as well.
The Tschafon Hutte is situated at 1737m. We made it!
After a huge glass of lemonade and an omelette with speck and salad, we have to take the same route back.
One is rewarded with beautiful views over the mountain ranges in the vicinity. The Rosengarten mountain range (Gruppo del Catinaccio) can be seen in the background on the right picture.
Be sure to take exactly the same route back (so don’t follow Track 4A to Wuhnleger) but return the way you came until you reach a road again. Turn left here towards a pool of water. This piece of land is called the Wuhnleger. You will have an amazing view towards the Rosengarten. Especially on a clear and sunny day the view must be thrilling.
As to show how enormous this landscape is, just have a look at this picture.
After having enjoyed that view make your way forward (track 4A) to St. Zyprian.
The trail is steep but goes downhill. It gives a tremendous view over the area. Deep down in the valley you can see Hotel Dosses, but don’t let this image fool you (like it did to us). It is still about 45 minutes to 1 hour back to the hotel.
At the Tschamin Schwaige our GPS stopped working due to empty batteries, so from that point either take the route to the Cyprianerhof or follow the track into the forest (the fitness trail) or you could opt to follow the paved road but that is the longest route to get back to the hotel.
Upon entering the hotelroom we noticed that Elgar was still asleep.
More stunning walks can be found in this booklet which unfortunately only is available in German, but which we can certainly recommend.
And don’t forget to buy a map of the region. Despite the GPS it is always a good idea to have a map with you as well.
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